Social Media & Property Marketing Apprentice

Colubrid Estate Agents

Stanford-Le-Hope (SS17 0HR)

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 September 2026

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Summary

Hands-on marketing role covering social media, digital marketing, photography, videography and property marketing. You’ll create engaging content to showcase properties and the brand. No previous marketing experience needed – just creativity, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in content creation.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 November 2026

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Property Photography & Marketing

You will learn how to:

  • Take high-quality photographs of properties ready to be marketed.
  • Edit and enhance property photographs to a professional standard.
  • Understand lighting, composition and angles to showcase properties at their best.
  • Create accurate and professional property floorplans.
  • Use photography and editing equipment and software.
  • Prepare visual marketing materials for property listings and campaigns.

Video & Drone Content

You will learn how to:

  • Film and edit property walk-through videos and reels.
  • Create short-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other social platforms.
  • Capture creative content that showcases properties, locations and our team.
  • Assist with drone photography and videography, with appropriate training and in line with relevant requirements.
  • Turn raw footage into polished, engaging property and social media videos.

Social Media & Content Creation

You will help manage and grow our social media presence by:

  • Creating engaging posts, reels, stories and videos.
  • Helping plan and maintain a regular social media content schedule.
  • Learning what types of content generate the most views, engagement and enquiries.
  • Developing new and creative ideas for social media content.
  • Keeping up to date with social media trends and identifying ways we can use them within the property industry.
  • Creating content that showcases not only our properties but also our people, local area and company culture.
  • Helping develop campaigns designed to increase followers, engagement and brand awareness.

Digital Marketing & Performance

As your knowledge develops, you will learn how to:

  • Review social media analytics and understand which content performs best.
  • Use insights and data to improve future content.
  • Understand how social media can generate leads and new business for an estate agency.
  • Help increase engagement, reach and interaction across our social channels.
  • Support wider marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
  • Research competitors and identify new opportunities and content ideas.

Where you'll work

15 Kings Parade, King Street
Stanford-Le-Hope
SS17 0HR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

  • Ginger Nut’s delivery is based on a remote, blended model of one-to-one tutor sessions every 4 weeks, group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support where required
  • Apprentices are allocated a tutor to guide them through the training, conduct regular meetings and prepare for End Point Assessment
  • Our tutors are industry experts with relevant industry experience in addition to teaching and coaching expertise
  • To support learning, we utilise online resources mapped to the apprenticeship and all learners are given access to LinkedIn Learning, and other bespoke channels designed to support their apprenticeship

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

A driving licence would be essential due to travelling to properties.

About this employer

 

Founded in 2010, Colubrid is proud to be one of Thurrock’s leading estate agents. Their services include sales, rentals, lettings, and property evaluation. Colubrid is proud to be a member of the major estate agent professional bodies and strives to adhere to the high standards that membership of these groups encourages. Their goal is to always create a transparent and stress free environment for those selling, buying, or renting.

https://colubrid.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054092.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm)